Public Health Institute reports 58 cases of West Nile fever, eight deaths

In North Macedonia, the number of people affected by West Nile fever has reached 58, according to the latest announcement by the Institute of Public Health. Of these, 54 cases have been fully confirmed, while four others are being treated as suspected cases.

Updated data through August 8 show that eight patients have lost their battle with the disease. It is worth noting that all the victims were male.

This infectious disease is spread mainly through the bites of mosquitoes carrying the virus. The vast majority of those infected experience no noticeable symptoms or only mild discomfort, but in some cases serious problems affecting the nervous system may develop.

The Institute of Public Health is continuing its ongoing monitoring of the epidemiological situation and all reported cases across the country.